Optical fiber ribbons containing radiation cured encapsulating materials
US7326739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4431
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical fiber ribbons comprise at least two optical fiber subunit ribbons encapsulated within a radiation cured encapsulating material. The radiation cured encapsulating material allows separation of the subunit ribbons by hand tearing of the encapsulating material and adheres to the subunit ribbons upon twisting of the optical fiber ribbon. The radiation cured encapsulating material preferably has a tear resistance of less than about 2.20 pounds force and an adhesion force to an underlying surface material of greater than about 0.0044 pounds force.
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